Citroen GT Concept Revealed. EDIT: Actual video added!

hanmust · 2nd October 2008, 17:25

After the 6 part series of teaser images, excitement for this concept was starting to wane. However, Citroen have finally pulled off the red sheet on the GT Concept, and we are happy to say that our enthusiasm has been restored.

Intended for the virtual world through Sony's Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation 3, Citroen has constructed a tangible version for the real world. Measuring 4.960m in length, 2.080m in width and 1.090m in height the GT Concept is a substantial size. Enhancing its overall presence are the foreboding wheel arches with diamond-effect 21-inch aluminium wheels tucked under, and exaggerated rear end, which Citroen admits is oversized.

No specific technical details are given, but we can see from the photos that the doors open in gullwing fashion and driving information is projected onto the windshield via head-up display using red LEDs.

Source: GTbyCITROËN Concept Revealed

Thad E Ginathom · 2nd October 2008, 17:34

I'm probably going to get banned for this

but to be honest... I think it looks daft.

I particularly dislike the dog scoops at the front. In fact I can just see a pair of human feet sticking out there!

Sudipto-S-Team · 2nd October 2008, 17:45

You and I are getting old Thad-e and making no efforts to hide it.

iraghava · 2nd October 2008, 17:52

It's an out & out ricer boy car! Just wait till people start fabricating ugly body kits for cars inspired by this design! Not that this design is any looker anyway!

hydrashok · 2nd October 2008, 18:22

Looks like a white cockroach on steroids to me. ugh!

Amien · 2nd October 2008, 19:07

They painted over the rear window?

PS: I like it

1100D · 2nd October 2008, 21:58

This looks very "Transformer"-able. What is this thing?

Thad E Ginathom · 3rd October 2008, 00:03

Well, I thought I was going to be in a very, very small minority of one: glad I'm not the only ageing one here!

But it really is a fantasy-comic design.

sujaylahiri · 3rd October 2008, 10:35

As Jeremy Clarkson mentioned about the TVR Sagaris, someone took an axe and went crazy with it.

The whole body outside looks chopped up from all angles. I mean I'm all for cool vents and sharp angles, but they could've at least made it a little streamlined like the Aston Martins and Ferraris.

kurmist · 3rd October 2008, 15:06

Looks like a 5 year old designed the car with surplus Lego pieces.

But then again, could it be the new Batmobile??

torqueunlimited · 5th October 2008, 21:29

I think its absolutely beautiful! Loved every bit of it..

flipsyde · 5th October 2008, 21:35

Are you guys crazy!!! Its a fabulous concept. Just look at it!

I think people who didn't like it are looking at the car all so literally. Make no mistake this is NEVER going to make it into production. Concepts are like field days for Designers they just get high and do something wild.

I think it looks great.

hell boy · 5th October 2008, 21:52

50/50 not so bad not so good as well........

humyum · 5th October 2008, 22:03

Looks like the Alien Vs Predator Ka Predator.Nice concept though

flipsyde · 5th October 2008, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurmist

Looks like a 5 year old designed the car with surplus Lego pieces.

But then again, could it be the new Batmobile??

Have you seen a Lego kit???

2nd October 2008, 17:25	#1
hanmust Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Calicut Posts: 2,481 Thanked: 265 Times View My Garage	Citroen GT Concept Revealed. EDIT: Actual video added! After the 6 part series of teaser images, excitement for this concept was starting to wane. However, Citroen have finally pulled off the red sheet on the GT Concept, and we are happy to say that our enthusiasm has been restored. Intended for the virtual world through Sony's Gran Turismo 5 on Playstation 3, Citroen has constructed a tangible version for the real world. Measuring 4.960m in length, 2.080m in width and 1.090m in height the GT Concept is a substantial size. Enhancing its overall presence are the foreboding wheel arches with diamond-effect 21-inch aluminium wheels tucked under, and exaggerated rear end, which Citroen admits is oversized. No specific technical details are given, but we can see from the photos that the doors open in gullwing fashion and driving information is projected onto the windshield via head-up display using red LEDs. Source: GTbyCITROËN Concept Revealed Attached Thumbnails Attached Images Last edited by hanmust : 2nd October 2008 at 17:27.
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2nd October 2008, 17:34	#2
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,275 Thanked: 28,740 Times	I'm probably going to get banned for this but to be honest... I think it looks daft. I particularly dislike the dog scoops at the front. In fact I can just see a pair of human feet sticking out there!
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2nd October 2008, 17:45	#3
Sudipto-S-Team Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,320 Thanked: 291 Times View My Garage	You and I are getting old Thad-e and making no efforts to hide it.
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2nd October 2008, 17:52	#4
iraghava Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Bhaiyyaland Posts: 8,033 Thanked: 276 Times View My Garage	It's an out & out ricer boy car! Just wait till people start fabricating ugly body kits for cars inspired by this design! Not that this design is any looker anyway!
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2nd October 2008, 18:22	#5
hydrashok Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In my Office Posts: 2,528 Thanked: 18 Times View My Garage	Looks like a white cockroach on steroids to me. ugh!
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2nd October 2008, 19:07	#6
Amien BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 253 Thanked: 322 Times	They painted over the rear window? PS: I like it
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2nd October 2008, 21:58	#7
1100D Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calcutta Posts: 4,390 Thanked: 4,108 Times View My Garage	This looks very "Transformer"-able. What is this thing?
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3rd October 2008, 00:03	#8
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,275 Thanked: 28,740 Times	Well, I thought I was going to be in a very, very small minority of one: glad I'm not the only ageing one here! But it really is a fantasy-comic design.
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3rd October 2008, 10:35	#9
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	As Jeremy Clarkson mentioned about the TVR Sagaris, someone took an axe and went crazy with it. The whole body outside looks chopped up from all angles. I mean I'm all for cool vents and sharp angles, but they could've at least made it a little streamlined like the Aston Martins and Ferraris.
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3rd October 2008, 15:06	#10
kurmist BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 95 Thanked: 77 Times	Looks like a 5 year old designed the car with surplus Lego pieces. But then again, could it be the new Batmobile??
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5th October 2008, 21:29	#11
torqueunlimited BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 321 Thanked: 19 Times	I think its absolutely beautiful! Loved every bit of it..
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5th October 2008, 21:35	#12
flipsyde BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 644 Thanked: 84 Times	Are you guys crazy!!! Its a fabulous concept. Just look at it! I think people who didn't like it are looking at the car all so literally. Make no mistake this is NEVER going to make it into production. Concepts are like field days for Designers they just get high and do something wild. I think it looks great.
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5th October 2008, 21:52	#13
hell boy BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 110 Thanked: 14 Times	50/50 not so bad not so good as well........
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5th October 2008, 22:03	#14
humyum Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,792 Thanked: 5,617 Times	Looks like the Alien Vs Predator Ka Predator.Nice concept though
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